Two arrested as suspects in 2004 murder

Two people wanted in connection with the September 2004 shooting death of Mohammed Khalifa Jabbie were arrested today, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said.

Michael Spencer Washington, Jr. was arrested at 10:15 p.m. at a house in the 2300 block of Southwest Towle Avenue in Gresham, said Detective Jim Strovink, a sheriff's spokesman. Gresham Police Department assisted.

Clackamas County Sheriff's OfficeMichael Spencer Washington, Jr.

Washington, 35, surrendered without incident after negotiating with law enforcement officers for several hours. He was taken to Clackamas County Jail on aggravated murder and other charges.

Shirleen Malinda Stafford, 39, was arrested about 4:30 p.m. during a traffic stop in Northeast Portland. She is in Clackamas County Jail on a charge of aggravated murder.

Clackamas County Sheriff's OfficeShirleen Malinda Stafford

The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information in the case to call the Tip Line at 503-723-4949.

Jabbie, 39, was murdered Sept. 24, 2004 in his residence at Clackamas Village Apartments in the 8800 block of Southeast Causey Ave. He had been shot several times on Sept. 24, and his body was found Sept. 26 by sheriff's deputies.

Strovink said additional arrests are being considered. Investigators think more people may have information but have been reluctant to come forward.

Arraignment is scheduled for Monday in Clackamas County Circuit Court.